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KIA CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including KIA engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Kia
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sedona 3.5 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake System" for air bleeding procedure.
Component Replacement
ABS Control Unit
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect ABS control unit harness connector.
- Remove lower instru...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.7L Engine, Spectra w/2.0L Engine & Amanti, Sedona & Sorento
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sorento LX 3.5 V6 GAS
The...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheels and tires.
- Remove hub nut and disconnect tie-rod end.
- Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
- Remove driveshaft from transaxle with a pry bar.
- If driveshaft is stuck in front wheel hub, install a miscellan...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Low Frequency Initiator (LFI) -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Sedona EX 3.8 V6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly from vehicle.
- Deflate air from tire assembly, then remove wheel weights.
- Break tire bead 180° from valve stem. When removing tire from rim caution should be taken not to hit valve stem with tire tools.
- Remove the valve nut. Use caution when handling sensor.
- Discard valve nut.
Installation
- Use caution when handling sensor. Avoid getting any lubricant on sensor.
- Place valve in sensor and turn valve three times with square part of screw in slot. The fit ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Borrego LX 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground terminal first, then positive terminal.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove radiator grille upper guard.
- Disconnect AFS connector and breather hose and then remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove drive ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2001-03 Spectra & 2004 Spectra w/1.8L Engine
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,300 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the two lower glove compartment attaching screws, then the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Pull the cabin air filter cover handle upward, then remov...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sedona 3.8 V6 GAS
The EBD/Parking Brake warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also illuminate when the parking brake is in the applied position. If the lamp EBD/Pa...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Sedona LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water temperature control assembly.
- Remove hose from water temperature control assembly.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper locknut.
- Loosen lower mounting nut.
- Push alternator inward toward engine.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.
Air ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Underbody Components Diagram for 2007 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Beneath Vehicle Diagram for 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1995 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: KIA REMANUFACTURED ENGINE PROGRAM Vehicle: 2010 KIA Forte LX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SPECIAL TOOL - MIDTRONICS MICRO 570 BATTERY TESTER Vehicle: 2001 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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